howdy folks have questions about generators I hope you can help with.
with the recent storms we've had out here in the pacific northwest and extend outages everbody wants an auto generator now.
home depot sells a variety from 7kw up propane or natural gas fed.
the 7kw to 16kw come with factory assembled load center and auto transfer switch which
seem pretty straight forward to install.
art 445 seems to be somewhat light though in its chapter, as far as the do's and don'ts. is this a world of electrical which is best left alone (mean learning curve) kinda like factory assembled structure remodels?
some questions that i specifically have are
1. can one put a generator under a two story deck?
2. working clearences the same as panelboards
3. how close to a house may one set gen
4.how close to main service(meter)
5. how close to gas meter(3' typical seperation)
I am sure there are lots I am missisng to ask so if all of your years of wisdom you can think of things that can save the learning curve and insure better installation I would GREATLY appreciate.

thanks,
h20